To Do or Die (Eddie Dawson Novels)
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A high action Second World War thriller introducing a mesmerising new hero
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As Hitler’s armies march into Europe, Eddie Dawson, an explosives expert and somewhat reluctant lance-corporal in the Royal Engineers, is sent to France on an assessment mission that seems straight-forward enough. His task completed, he anticipates an early return to Britain, but instead he’s sent to the Saarland region, where the French have launched an ill-advised invasion into German territory. Dawson’s demolition skills are needed to clear a way through a minefield. Within hours everything goes wrong and Dawson and a fellow sapper are caught on the wrong side of the front line. Their obvious escape route blocked, they head north, but their troubles have only just begun... To Do or Die is the first in a series of exciting adventure novels set in the Second World War, a time of heroes, acts of outlandish bravery and brutal hand-to-hand combat.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I first noticed the title and art work of this book in W H Smith and bought it as I'm a fan of WW2 fiction.
The pace is excellent with the main characters introduced quickly and their mission starting almost immediately. In a nutshell, our two heroes are behind enemy lines and need to get to neutral territory as quickly as possible whilst being hunted by those nasty Nazis.
The action is pretty relentless and you can clearly tell the author has a passion and deep understanding of WW2. I was able to picture very clearly the scenery and imagery Max Adams created. The book reminded me of the splendid Jack Tanner series of books by James Holland.
I really enjoyed this and hope there will be a sequel as I'd like to read more about these two guys and their adventures. As debut novels go Max Adams has started with a cracker. I hope he can keep it up!
The pace is excellent with the main characters introduced quickly and their mission starting almost immediately. In a nutshell, our two heroes are behind enemy lines and need to get to neutral territory as quickly as possible whilst being hunted by those nasty Nazis.
The action is pretty relentless and you can clearly tell the author has a passion and deep understanding of WW2. I was able to picture very clearly the scenery and imagery Max Adams created. The book reminded me of the splendid Jack Tanner series of books by James Holland.
I really enjoyed this and hope there will be a sequel as I'd like to read more about these two guys and their adventures. As debut novels go Max Adams has started with a cracker. I hope he can keep it up!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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WW2 action thrillers have made a bit of a comeback of late (James Holland, Michael Asher, James Dellingpole etc) and this is a welcome addition.
Author Max Adams is better known by other names he writes under and here he turns his seasoned hand to WW2 action. Thank Goodness he didn't try to turn this into a Sharpe in WW2 story (an obvious temptation) but gives us a reasonably low key story set right at the start of WW2. A sapper is sent to look at the French defences just as the Germans start their campaign into France. Joining up with a colleague he is trapped behind enemy lines and as they strive for a way over the border, they find themselves being hunted by the SS and will need all their skills and cunning to survive....
Lance Corporal Dawson is a feisty and realistic character and I hope the author returns to the character. There was much to like about this one, a choice not to go for a 'big mission' story, to give Dawson a slightly loose moral compass when needed, and to not follow the obvious route with the storyline. A good kick off point for a welcome addition to the genre.
Author Max Adams is better known by other names he writes under and here he turns his seasoned hand to WW2 action. Thank Goodness he didn't try to turn this into a Sharpe in WW2 story (an obvious temptation) but gives us a reasonably low key story set right at the start of WW2. A sapper is sent to look at the French defences just as the Germans start their campaign into France. Joining up with a colleague he is trapped behind enemy lines and as they strive for a way over the border, they find themselves being hunted by the SS and will need all their skills and cunning to survive....
Lance Corporal Dawson is a feisty and realistic character and I hope the author returns to the character. There was much to like about this one, a choice not to go for a 'big mission' story, to give Dawson a slightly loose moral compass when needed, and to not follow the obvious route with the storyline. A good kick off point for a welcome addition to the genre.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is a good read. The story flows well and there is plenty of action to keep the interest and while the plot isn't rocket science it had enough depth to keep me interested. The story is pretty much boys own with salt of the earth heroes who have a hard edge when needed and suitably unlikeable villians.
This is an excellent addition to a genre that has declined in recent years but being brought back again by people like Tom Holland. I look forward to the next book in what looks to shape up into a good series
This is an excellent addition to a genre that has declined in recent years but being brought back again by people like Tom Holland. I look forward to the next book in what looks to shape up into a good series
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Not a bad read
Not a bad read. But the story did seem a bit implausible, a bit boys own at times and I thought the ending a bit rushed. The Technical detail is good and I liked the characters. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Micky Dee
quick service
The seller informed me this book had been damaged in storage and didnt feel it was right to send the book in the state it was in. So they sent me a full refund straight away. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Dawnie
Enjoyable Outing in the "Phoney War"
It's refreshing that a WWII Action Novel dives head first into the phoney war, a largely neglected aspect of WWII. Read more
Published 10 months ago by P. Brooks
Too Much
The implausible plot line aside, (a lance-corporal carrying out an inspection of allied defences - surely a job for an officer of field rank, not a junior NCO), this would be a... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Peter Smith
Rattling Good Read
As a fan of historical action books I thought I'd give this a go and I wasn't disappointed. First class - great story, good characters and fast pace. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Northfild Boy
A good read.
It is some while since I read this book but I know that I enjoyed it. Regretfully, I am unable to remember the plot due to my age, but I know that I would not hesitate to purchase... Read more
Published 21 months ago by B. Rendell
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